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Smithfield Foods 10-Q 2010
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

         
FORM 10-Q
         
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2010
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-15321
         
 
GRAPHIC
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
         
 
200 Commerce Street
Smithfield, Virginia 23430
(757) 365-3000
 
         
 
Virginia
 
52-0845861
 
 
(State of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes  x    No  ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer                                x
Accelerated filer                                    
¨
Non-accelerated filer                                  ¨
Smaller reporting company                    
¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes  ¨    No  x
 
At December 2, 2010, 166,019,898 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock ($.50 par value per share) were outstanding.
 
 
 

 

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
 
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

 
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in millions, except per share data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Sales
  $ 2,998.8     $ 2,692.4     $ 5,900.1     $ 5,407.7  
Cost of sales
    2,566.1       2,524.1       5,099.7       5,140.7  
Gross profit
    432.7       168.3       800.4       267.0  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    172.8       180.0       373.8       363.8  
Equity in income of affiliates
    (18.2 )     (13.5 )     (29.1 )     (23.8 )
Operating profit (loss)
    278.1       1.8       455.7       (73.0 )
Interest expense
    65.5       71.2       134.1       131.7  
Loss on debt extinguishment
    7.3       3.6       7.3       11.0  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    205.3       (73.0 )     314.3       (215.7 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
    61.6       (46.6 )     94.3       (81.6 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 143.7     $ (26.4 )   $ 220.0     $ (134.1 )
                                 
                                 
Net income (loss) per share:
                               
Basic
  $ .87     $ (.17 )   $ 1.33     $ (.90 )
Diluted
  $ .86     $ (.17 )   $ 1.32     $ (.90 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    166.0       153.1       166.0       148.4  
Effect of dilutive stock awards
    1.1       -       1.2       -  
Diluted
    167.1       153.1       167.2       148.4  

 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements



 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except share data)
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
May 2,
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 429.2     $ 451.2  
Accounts receivable, net
    779.8       618.8  
Inventories
    1,956.6       1,836.9  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    407.6       553.8  
Total current assets
    3,573.2       3,460.7  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    2,307.4       2,358.0  
Goodwill
    807.8       803.3  
Investments
    548.3       521.3  
Intangible assets, net
    388.3       389.6  
Other assets
    268.3       177.9  
Total assets
  $ 7,893.3     $ 7,710.8  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Notes payable
  $ 38.5     $ 16.9  
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
    463.1       72.8  
Accounts payable
    438.8       383.8  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    673.8       716.3  
Total current liabilities
    1,614.2       1,189.8  
                 
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
    2,325.9       2,918.4  
Other liabilities
    841.4       838.4  
                 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
    2.0       2.0  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Equity:
               
Shareholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 1,000,000 authorized shares
    -       -  
Common stock, $.50 par value, 200,000,000 authorized shares; 166,014,898 and 165,995,732 issued and outstanding
    83.0       83.0  
Additional paid-in capital
    1,632.3       1,626.9  
Stock held in trust
    (66.4 )     (65.5 )
Retained earnings
    1,758.7       1,538.7  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (299.8 )     (423.5 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    3,107.8       2,759.6  
Noncontrolling interests
    2.0       2.6  
Total equity
    3,109.8       2,762.2  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 7,893.3     $ 7,710.8  
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 220.0     $ (134.1 )
Adjustments to reconcile net cash flows from operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    116.9       120.0  
Impairment of assets
    1.5       38.5  
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, including breeding stock
    (17.3 )     13.3  
Equity in income of affiliates
    (29.1 )     (23.8 )
Pension expense
    41.0       33.7  
Pension contributions
    (101.1 )     (17.5 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other, net
    5.9       100.1  
Net cash flows from operating activities
    237.8       130.2  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures
    (68.3 )     (90.7 )
Net proceeds (purchases) of breeding stock
    19.9       (8.2 )
Insurance proceeds
    -       9.9  
Other
    10.9       5.4  
Net cash flows from investing activities
    (37.5 )     (83.6 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
    -       840.1  
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations
    (230.7 )     (313.6 )
Net proceeds (repayments) on revolving credit facilities and notes payables
    35.3       (463.0 )
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock and stock option exercises
    0.3       294.8  
Cash posted as collateral
    (27.7 )     -  
Debt issuance costs
    -       (59.3 )
Net cash flows from financing activities
    (222.8 )     299.0  
                 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
    0.5       0.2  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (22.0 )     345.8  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    451.2       119.0  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 429.2     $ 464.8  

 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 1: GENERAL
 
Smithfield Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), is the largest hog producer and pork processor in the world. We produce and market a wide variety of fresh meat and packaged meats products both domestically and internationally. We conduct our operations through five reporting segments: Pork, Hog Production, International, Other and Corporate. In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, we moved certain operations from our Hog Production segment into our International segment.  See Note 16—Reportable Segments for information on these changes.
 
You should read these statements in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 2, 2010. The enclosed interim consolidated condensed financial information is unaudited. The information reflects all normal recurring adjustments which we believe are necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for all periods included.
 
Unless otherwise stated, the amounts presented in these notes to our consolidated condensed financial statements are based on continuing operations for all fiscal periods included.  The three months ended October 31, 2010 correspond to the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and the three months ended November 1, 2009 correspond to the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Certain prior year amounts have changed to conform to current year presentations.
 
NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING CHANGES AND NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE
 
In June 2009 and December 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued guidance requiring an analysis to determine whether a variable interest gives the entity a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. This guidance requires an ongoing assessment and eliminates the quantitative approach previously required for determining whether an entity is the primary beneficiary. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and determined that it had no impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements.
 
NOTE 3: DISPOSITION
 
In June 2010 (fiscal 2011), we announced that we had made an offer to purchase our joint venture partner’s 51% ownership interest in Butterball, LLC (Butterball) and our partner’s related turkey production assets. In accordance with Butterball’s operating agreement, our partner had to either accept the offer to sell or be required to purchase our 49% interest and our related turkey production assets, which we refer to below as our turkey operations.
 
In September 2010 (fiscal 2011), we were notified of our joint venture partner’s decision to purchase our 49% interest in Butterball and our related turkey production assets. In December 2010 (fiscal 2011), we completed the sale of these assets for $167.0 million.
 
As a result of the sale, we reclassified our investment in Butterball and our related turkey production assets to prepaid expenses and other current assets. The operating results and cash flows from our turkey operations were not considered material for separate disclosure.
 
NOTE 4: CASH COLLATERAL ARRANGEMENTS
 
In the second quarter of fiscal 2011, we transferred $20.0 million of cash into a deposit account to serve as collateral for banking services provided by our cash management services provider in place of letters of credit previously used under our banking agreement. We have reclassified the account balance to prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of October 31, 2010.
 
Also in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, we transferred a total of $39.4 million and $7.7 million of cash to our workers compensation service providers and the counterparty of our interest rate swap contract, respectively. The cash generally replaced letters of credit previously held as collateral in these arrangements. As a result of these transfers, we have reclassified the balance to other assets on the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of October 31, 2010.
 

 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 5: INVENTORIES
 
Inventories consist of the following:
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
May 2,
2010
 
   
(in millions)
 
Fresh and packaged meats
  $ 876.5     $ 786.0  
Live hogs
    857.3       853.5  
Grains
    99.6       66.9  
Manufacturing supplies
    68.8       70.5  
Other
    54.4       60.0  
Total inventories
  $ 1,956.6     $ 1,836.9  
 
NOTE 6: DERIVATIVES FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
Our meat processing and hog production operations use various raw materials, primarily live hogs, corn and soybean meal, which are actively traded on commodity exchanges. We hedge these commodities when we determine conditions are appropriate to mitigate price risk. While this hedging may limit our ability to participate in gains from favorable commodity fluctuations, it also tends to reduce the risk of loss from adverse changes in raw material prices. We attempt to closely match the commodity contract terms with the hedged item. We also enter into interest rate swaps to hedge exposure to changes in interest rates on certain financial instruments and foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge certain exposures to fluctuating foreign currency rates.
 
We record all derivatives in the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities at fair value. Accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it qualifies and has been designated as part of a hedging relationship. For derivatives that qualify and have been designated as hedges for accounting purposes, changes in fair value have no net impact on earnings, to the extent the derivative is considered perfectly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the risk being hedged, until the hedged item is recognized in earnings (commonly referred to as the “hedge accounting” method). For derivatives that do not qualify or are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes, changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings (commonly referred to as the “mark-to-market” method). We may elect either method of accounting for our derivative portfolio, assuming all the necessary requirements are met. We have in the past availed ourselves of either acceptable method and expect to do so in the future. We believe all of our derivative instruments represent economic hedges against changes in prices and rates, regardless of their designation for accounting purposes.
 
We do not offset the fair value of derivative instruments with cash collateral held with or received from the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement. As of October 31, 2010, prepaid expenses and other current assets included $22.9 million representing cash on deposit with brokers to cover losses on our open derivative instruments. As of October 31, 2010, accrued expenses and other current liabilities included $62.3 million representing cash deposits received from brokers to cover gains on our open derivative instruments. Changes in commodity prices could have a significant impact on cash deposit requirements under our broker and counterparty agreements. We have reviewed our derivative contracts and have determined that they do not contain credit contingent features which would require us to post additional collateral if we did not maintain a credit rating equivalent to what was in place at the time the contracts were entered into.
 
We are exposed to losses in the event of nonperformance or nonpayment by counterparties under financial instruments. Although our counterparties primarily consist of financial institutions that are investment grade, there is still a possibility that one or more of these companies could default.  However, a majority of our financial instruments are exchange traded futures contracts held with brokers and counterparties with whom we maintain margin accounts that are settled on a daily basis, and therefore our credit risk is not significant. Determination of the credit quality of our counterparties is based upon a number of factors, including credit ratings and our evaluation of their financial condition. As of October 31, 2010, we had credit exposure of $29.3 million on non-exchange traded derivative contracts, excluding the effects of netting arrangements. As a result of netting arrangements, our credit exposure was reduced to $24.7 million. No significant concentrations of credit risk existed as of October 31, 2010. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
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The size and mix of our derivative portfolio varies from time to time based upon our analysis of current and future market conditions. The following table presents the fair values of our open derivative financial instruments in the consolidated condensed balance sheets on a gross basis. All grain contracts, livestock contracts and foreign exchange contracts are recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets or accrued expenses and other current liabilities within the consolidated condensed balance sheets, as appropriate. The interest rate contract is recorded in other liabilities. 
 
   
Assets
   
Liabilities
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
May 2,
2010
   
October 31,
2010
   
May 2,
2010
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Derivatives using the "hedge accounting" method:
                       
Grain contracts
  $ 85.0     $ 11.5     $ 10.8     $ 3.4  
Livestock contracts
    24.7       -       0.8       40.8  
Interest rate contracts
    -       -       5.8       8.1  
Foreign exchange contracts
    1.4       3.0       0.4       -  
Total
    111.1       14.5       17.8       52.3  
                                 
Derivatives using the "mark-to-market" method:
                               
Grain contracts
    27.3       5.5       7.7       6.5  
Livestock contracts
    6.0       5.8       4.5       87.6  
Energy contracts
    0.1       -       2.2       4.0  
Foreign exchange contracts
    -       0.5       0.1       0.2  
Total
    33.4       11.8       14.5       98.3  
Total fair value of derivative instruments
  $ 144.5     $ 26.3     $ 32.3     $ 150.6  
 
Hedge Accounting Method
 
Cash Flow Hedges
 
We enter into derivative instruments, such as futures, swaps and options contracts, to manage our exposure to the variability in expected future cash flows attributable to commodity price risk associated with the forecasted sale of live hogs and fresh pork, and the forecasted purchase of corn and soybean meal. In addition, we enter into interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates associated with our variable interest rate debt, and we enter into foreign exchange contracts to manage our exposure to the variability in expected future cash flows attributable to changes in foreign exchange rates associated with the forecasted purchase or sale of assets denominated in foreign currencies. We generally do not hedge anticipated transactions beyond twelve months.
 
During the six months ended October 31, 2010, the range of notional volumes associated with open derivative instruments designated in cash flow hedging relationships was as follows: 
 
   
Minimum
   
Maximum
 
Metric
Commodities:
             
Corn
    20,447,900       50,190,000  
 Bushels
Soybean meal
    322,000       516,000  
 Tons
Lean Hogs
    182,640,000       625,040,000  
 Pounds
Interest rate
    200,000,000       200,000,000  
 U.S. Dollars
Foreign currency (1)
    40,001,950       89,021,606  
 U.S. Dollars
__________________
 
(1)
Amounts represent the U.S. dollar equivalent of various foreign currency contracts.
 
When cash flow hedge accounting is applied, derivative gains or losses from these cash flow hedges are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. Derivative gains and losses, when reclassified into earnings, are recorded in cost of sales for grain contracts, sales for lean hog contracts, interest expense for interest rate contracts, and selling, general and administrative expenses for foreign exchange contracts. 

 
 
 
 
 
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The following table presents the effects on our consolidated condensed financial statements of pre-tax gains and losses on derivative instruments designated in cash flow hedging relationships for the fiscal periods indicated:
 
   
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivative (Effective Portion)
   
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Earnings (Effective Portion)
   
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Commodity contracts:
                                   
Grain contracts
  $ 90.0     $ 22.1     $ 1.3     $ (24.2 )   $ 0.9     $ (4.3 )
Lean hog contracts
    24.0       (1.9 )     (9.2 )     3.2       0.4       (0.1 )
Interest rate contracts
    (0.7 )     (1.3 )     (2.4 )     (1.1 )     -       -  
Foreign exchange contracts
    1.7       4.5       (0.8 )     2.9       -       -  
Total
  $ 115.0     $ 23.4     $ (11.1 )   $ (19.2 )   $ 1.3     $ (4.4 )
                                                 
                                                 
   
Six Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Commodity contracts:
                                               
Grain contracts
  $ 104.8     $ 1.9     $ (2.7 )   $ (83.7 )   $ 0.7     $ (6.8 )
Lean hog contracts
    19.0       6.6       (19.7 )     3.2       0.1       (0.1 )
Interest rate contracts
    (1.2 )     1.4       (3.5 )     (2.6 )     -       -  
Foreign exchange contracts
    (3.9 )     10.6       (2.7 )     (4.6 )     -       -  
Total
  $ 118.7     $ 20.5     $ (28.6 )   $ (87.7 )   $ 0.8     $ (6.9 )
 
For the fiscal periods presented, foreign exchange contracts were determined to be highly effective. We have excluded from the assessment of effectiveness differences between spot and forward rates, which we have determined to be immaterial.
 
As of October 31, 2010, there were deferred net gains of $65.1 million, net of tax of $42.3 million, in accumulated other comprehensive loss. As of May 2, 2010, there were deferred net losses of $24.5 million, net of tax of $15.5 million, in accumulated other comprehensive loss. We expect to reclassify $15.4 million ($6.0 million net of tax) of the deferred net gains on closed commodity contracts into earnings within the next twelve months. We are unable to estimate the gains or losses to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months related to open contracts as their values are subject to change.
 
Fair Value Hedges
 
We enter into derivative instruments (primarily futures contracts) that are designed to hedge changes in the fair value of live hog inventories and firm commitments to buy grains. We also enter into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk associated with our fixed rate borrowings. When fair value hedge accounting is applied, derivative gains and losses from these fair value hedges are recognized in earnings currently along with the change in fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged. The gains or losses on the derivative instruments and the offsetting losses or gains on the related hedged items are recorded in cost of sales for commodity contracts and interest expense for interest rate contracts.
 
 
 
 
 
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During the six months ended October 31, 2010, the range of notional volumes associated with open derivative instruments designated in fair value hedging relationships was as follows: 
 
   
Minimum
   
Maximum
 
Metric
Commodities:
             
Corn
    2,495,000       11,400,000  
 Bushels
Lean Hogs
    129,720,000       431,440,000  
 Pounds
__________________
 
(1)
Amounts represent the U.S. dollar equivalent of various foreign currency contracts.
 
The following table presents the effects on our consolidated condensed statements of income of gains and losses on derivative instruments designated in fair value hedging relationships and the related hedged items for the fiscal periods indicated:
 
   
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivative
   
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Related Hedged Item
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Commodity contracts
  $ 0.7     $ (15.0 )   $ (6.2 )   $ 15.9  
Foreign exchange contracts
    -       2.0       -       (0.9 )
Total
  $ 0.7     $ (13.0 )   $ (6.2 )   $ 15.0  
                                 
                                 
   
Six Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Commodity contracts
  $ 5.7     $ (6.9 )   $ (2.3 )   $ 8.1  
Interest rate contracts
    -       0.6       -       (0.6 )
Foreign exchange contracts
    -       3.1       -       (1.4 )
Total
  $ 5.7     $ (3.2 )   $ (2.3 )   $ 6.1  
 
We amortized into earnings $2.4 million and $2.8 million of gains for the three months ended October 31, 2010 and November 1, 2009, respectively, and $19.8 million of losses and $4.8 million of gains for the six months ended October 31, 2010 and November 1, 2009, respectively, on closed commodity derivative contracts as the underlying cash transactions affected earnings.
 
For fair value hedges of inventory, we elect to exclude from the assessment of effectiveness differences between the spot and futures prices. These differences are recorded directly into earnings as they occur. These differences resulted in a gain of $6.3 million and a loss of $2.4 million for the three and six months ended October 31, 2010, respectively. No such gains or losses were recorded in the first six months of fiscal 2010.
 
Mark-to-Market Method
 
Derivative instruments that are not designated as a hedge, have been de-designated from a hedging relationship, or do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting are marked-to-market with the unrealized gains and losses together with actual realized gains and losses from closed contracts being recognized in current period earnings. Under the mark-to-market method, gains and losses are recorded in cost of sales for commodity contracts, and selling, general and administrative expenses for interest rate contracts and foreign exchange contracts.
 
 
 
 
 
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During the six months ended October 31, 2010, the range of notional volumes associated with open derivative instruments using the “mark-to-market” method was as follows: 
 
   
Minimum
   
Maximum
 
Metric
Commodities:
             
Lean hogs
    87,360,000       1,011,960,000  
 Pounds
Corn
    815,000       45,643,300  
 Bushels
Soybean meal
    35,775       335,834  
 Tons
Soybeans
    115,000       420,000  
 Bushels
Wheat
    -       250,000  
 Bushels
Live cattle
    280,000       1,400,000  
 Pounds
Pork bellies
    -       2,040,000  
 Pounds
Natural gas
    2,040,000       3,160,000  
 Million BTU
Foreign currency (1)
    74,338,989       125,366,599  
 U.S. Dollars
__________________ 
 
(1)
Amounts represent the U.S. dollar equivalent of various foreign currency contracts.
 
The following table presents the amount of gains (losses) recognized in the consolidated condensed statements of income on derivative instruments using the “mark-to-market” method by type of derivative contract for the fiscal periods indicated: 
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Commodity contracts
  $ 27.2     $ 2.4     $ 63.4     $ 14.5  
Foreign exchange contracts
    (7.3 )     (4.8 )     (4.9 )     (11.0 )
Total
  $ 19.9     $ (2.4 )   $ 58.5     $ 3.5  
 
The table above reflects gains and losses from both open and closed contracts including, among other things, gains and losses related to contracts designed to hedge price movements that occur entirely within a quarter. The table includes amounts for both realized and unrealized gains and losses. The table is not, therefore, a simple representation of unrealized gains and losses recognized in the income statement during any period presented.
 
NOTE 7: PORK RESTRUCTURING AND HOG PRODUCTION COST SAVINGS INITIATIVE
 
Pork Restructuring
 
In February 2009 (fiscal 2009), we announced a plan to consolidate and streamline the corporate structure and manufacturing operations of our Pork segment (the Restructuring Plan).  The plan included the closure of six plants, the last of which was closed in February 2010 (fiscal 2010). This restructuring has made us more competitive by improving operating efficiencies and increasing plant utilization. We completed the Restructuring Plan in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 with cumulative restructuring and impairment charges of approximately $105 million. We incurred charges of $6.3 million and $3.4 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2010, respectively, related to the Restructuring Plan. Activity in fiscal 2011 was immaterial. As of October 31, 2010, the balance of accrued expenses on the consolidated condensed balance sheet was $4.3 million.
 
Hog Production Cost Savings Initiative
 
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, we announced a plan to improve the cost structure and profitability of our domestic hog production operations (the Cost Savings Initiative). The plan includes a number of undertakings designed to improve operating efficiencies and productivity. These consist of farm reconfigurations and conversions, termination of certain high cost, third-party hog grower contracts and breeding stock sourcing contracts, as well as a number of other cost reduction activities. Certain of the activities associated with the Cost Savings Initiative are expected to occur over a two to three-year period in order to allow for the successful transformation of farms while minimizing disruption of supply. 
 
 
 
 
 
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The following table summarizes the balance of accrued expenses, the cumulative expenses incurred to date and the expected remaining expenses to be incurred related to the Cost Savings Initiative by major type of cost. All of the charges presented have been recorded in cost of sales in the Hog Production segment. 
 
   
Accrued Balance
May 2, 2010
 
1st
Quarter
FY 2011
Expense
 
2nd
Quarter
FY 2011
Expense
 
Payments
 
Accrued Balance
October 31, 2010
 
Cumulative Expense-to-Date
 
Estimated Remaining Expense
 
Cost savings activities:
 
(in millions)
 
Contract terminations
  $ 1.8   $ -   $ 13.9   $ (0.8 ) $ 14.9   $ 16.7   $ 9.0  
Other associated costs
    -     0.2     0.8     (1.0 )   -     1.0     8.4  
Total cost savings activities
  $ 1.8     0.2     14.7   $ (1.8 ) $ 14.9     17.7     17.4  
                                             
Other charges:
                                           
Accelerated depreciation
          0.3     0.6                 4.7     1.2  
Impairment
          -     -                 2.5     -  
Total other charges
          0.3     0.6                 7.2     1.2  
Total cost savings activities and other charges
  $ 0.5   $ 15.3               $ 24.9   $ 18.6  
 
NOTE 8: INVESTMENTS>
 
Investments consist of the following:
 
Equity Investment
 
% Owned
   
October 31,
2010
   
May 2,
2010
 
         
(in millions)
 
Campofrío Food Group (CFG)
   37%     $ 429.2     $ 417.3  
Mexican joint ventures
 
Various
      90.1       75.1  
Other
 
Various
      29.0       28.9  
Total investments
        $ 548.3     $ 521.3  
 
Equity in (income) loss of affiliates consists of the following: 
 
     
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
Equity Investment
Segment
 
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
     
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
CFG (1)
International
  $ (7.7 )   $ (4.2 )   $ (10.9 )   $ (7.8 )
Mexican joint ventures
International
    (10.9 )     (1.3 )     (15.8 )     (6.9 )
Butterball (2)
Other
    -       (8.0 )     (1.3 )     (7.4 )
All other equity method investments
Various
    0.4       -       (1.1 )     (1.7 )
Equity in income of affiliates
    $ (18.2 )   $ (13.5 )   $ (29.1 )   $ (23.8 )
____________________  
 
(1)
CFG prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Our share of CFG’s results reflects U.S. GAAP adjustments and thus, there may be differences between the amounts we report for CFG and the amounts reported by CFG.
 
(2)
In the second quarter of fiscal 2011, we were notified of our joint venture partner's decision to purchase our 49% interest in Butterball. See Note 3—Disposition.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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As of October 31, 2010, we held 37,811,302 shares of CFG common stock. The stock was valued at €7.36 per share (approximately $10.20 per share) on the close of the last day of trading before the end of our second quarter of fiscal 2011. Based on the stock price and foreign exchange rate as of October 31, 2010, the carrying value of our investment in CFG, net of the pre-tax cumulative translation adjustment, exceeded the market value of the underlying securities by $42.3 million. We have analyzed our investment in CFG for impairment and have determined that the fair value of our investment exceeded the carrying value as of October 31, 2010. We have estimated the fair value based on the historical prices and trading volumes of the stock, the impact of the movement in foreign currency translation and the premium applied for our noncontrolling interest in CFG. Based on our assessment, no impairment was recorded.
 
NOTE 9: DEBT
 
In August 2010 (fiscal 2011), we began repurchasing a portion of our senior unsecured notes due August 2011. During the second quarter of fiscal 2011, we paid $210.7 million to repurchase notes with a face value of $203.8 million. We recognized a loss of $7.3 million, including the write-off of related unamortized debt costs, as a result of these debt repurchases.
 
NOTE 10: GUARANTEES
 
As part of our business, we are a party to various financial guarantees and other commitments as described below. These arrangements involve elements of performance and credit risk that are not included in the consolidated condensed balance sheets. We could become liable in connection with these obligations depending on the performance of the guaranteed party or the occurrence of future events that we are unable to predict. If we consider it probable that we will become responsible for an obligation, we will record the liability on our consolidated balance sheet.
 
We (together with our joint venture partners) guarantee financial obligations of certain unconsolidated joint ventures. The financial obligations are: up to $74.5 million of debt borrowed by Agroindustrial del Noroeste (Norson), of which $60.8 million was outstanding as of October 31, 2010, and up to $3.5 million of liabilities with respect to currency swaps executed by another of our unconsolidated Mexican joint ventures, Granjas Carroll de Mexico (Granjas). The covenants in the guarantee relating to Norson’s debt incorporate our covenants under the ABL Credit Facility. In addition, we continue to guarantee $13.0 million of leases that were transferred to JBS S.A. in connection with the sale of Smithfield Beef. Some of these lease guarantees may be released in the near future and others may remain in place until the leases expire through February 2022.
 
NOTE 11: INCOME TAXES
 
Our effective tax rate was 30% and 64% for the three months ended October 31, 2010 and November 1, 2009, respectively, and 30% and 38% for the six months ended October 31, 2010 and November 1, 2009, respectively. The significant year-over-year variance in the effective tax rate for the second quarter resulted primarily from a change in the prior year to the full year projection of pre-tax earnings, which resulted in a higher effective tax rate in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The variation in the effective tax rates for the six month periods was due primarily to the mix of foreign earnings (which have lower effective tax rates) and domestic earnings in fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010, the benefit of the Federal manufacturer’s deduction and the forecasted utilization of foreign tax credits in fiscal 2011. 
 
NOTE 12: PENSION PLANS
 
The components of net periodic pension cost consist of:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Service cost
  $ 9.3     $ 5.7     $ 18.5     $ 11.3  
Interest cost
    18.7       18.5       37.5       36.9  
Expected return on plan assets
    (16.0 )     (12.3 )     (32.0 )     (24.6 )
Net amortization
    8.5       5.0       17.0       10.1  
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 20.5     $ 16.9     $ 41.0     $ 33.7  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 13: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Stock Options>
 
In fiscal 2011, we issued a total of 19,166 shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options. We issued 160,100 shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options in fiscal 2010. As of October 31, 2010, 2,589,604 stock options were outstanding.
 
Performance Share Units
 
In June 2010 (fiscal 2011), we granted 370,000 performance share units under the 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan (the Incentive Plan). Each performance share unit represents and has a value equal to one share of our common stock. Payment of the vested performance share units generally will be in our common stock. The performance share units will vest ratably over a two-year service period provided that the Company achieves a certain earnings target in either fiscal 2011 or fiscal 2012. Also, in June 2010 (fiscal 2011), we granted a number of performance share units to certain employees in our Pork Group. The actual number of performance share units is based on the achievement of certain sales volume growth targets for the Pork segment and will range from aggregate awards of zero to 175,000 performance share units provided the Company achieves a certain earnings target for fiscal 2011. The fair value of the performance share units was determined based on our closing stock price on the date of grant of $17.57. The fair value is being recognized over the expected life of each award. If the expected life of each award is inconsistent with the actual vesting period, for example, because the earnings target is met in a period that differs from our expectation, then compensation expense will be adjusted prospectively to reflect the change in the expected life of the award.
 
We granted 722,000 performance share units in fiscal 2010. The maximum number of performance share units outstanding as of October 31, 2010 was 1,364,500.
 
Comprehensive Income
 
The components of comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, consist of:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 143.7     $ (26.4 )   $ 220.0     $ (134.1 )
Hedge accounting
    78.4       17.3       89.7       63.1  
Foreign currency translation
    74.8       12.3       23.5       59.1  
Pension accounting
    5.2       3.0       10.5       5.5  
Total comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 302.1     $ 6.2     $ 343.7     $ (6.4 )
 
NOTE 14: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We are required to consider and reflect the assumptions of market participants in fair value calculations. These factors include nonperformance risk (the risk that the obligation will not be fulfilled) and credit risk, both of the reporting entity (for liabilities) and of the counterparty (for assets).
 
We use, as appropriate, a market approach (generally, data from market transactions), an income approach (generally, present value techniques), and/or a cost approach (generally, replacement cost) to measure the fair value of an asset or liability.  These valuation approaches incorporate inputs such as observable, independent market data that management believes are predicated on the assumptions market participants would use to price an asset or liability. These inputs may incorporate, as applicable, certain risks such as nonperformance risk, which includes credit risk.
 
The FASB has established a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted market prices (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows: 
 
 
§
Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible by the reporting entity.
 
 
§
Level 2—observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
 
 
§
Level 3—unobservable inputs for an asset or liability. Unobservable inputs should only be used to the extent observable inputs are not available.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted market prices (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). Financial assets and liabilities have been classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. 
 
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 31, 2010. 
 
   
Fair Value Measurements
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(in millions)
 
Assets
                       
Derivatives:
                       
Commodity contracts
  $ 117.5     $ 93.8     $ 23.7     $ -  
Foreign exchange contracts
    1.4       -       1.4       -  
Insurance contracts
    43.6       43.6       -       -  
Total
  $ 162.5     $ 137.4     $ 25.1     $ -  
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Derivatives:
                               
Commodity contracts
  $ 0.4     $ -     $ 0.4     $ -  
Interest rate contracts
    5.8       -       5.8       -  
Foreign exchange contracts
    0.5       -       0.5       -  
Total
  $ 6.7     $ -     $ 6.7     $ -  
 
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 2, 2010.
 
   
Fair Value Measurements
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(in millions)
 
Assets
                       
Derivatives:
                       
Foreign exchange contracts
  $ 3.5     $ -     $ 3.5     $ -  
Money market fund
    325.4       325.4       -       -  
Insurance contracts
    32.5       32.5       -       -  
Total
  $ 361.4     $ 357.9     $ 3.5     $ -  
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Derivatives:
                               
Commodity contracts
  $ 119.5     $ 112.2     $ 7.3     $ -  
Interest rate contracts
    8.1       -       8.1       -  
Foreign exchange contracts
    0.2       -       0.2       -  
Total
  $ 127.8     $ 112.2     $ 15.6     $ -  
 
When available, we use quoted market prices to determine fair value and we classify such measurements within Level 1.  In some cases where market prices are not available, we make use of observable market-based inputs (i.e., Bloomberg and commodity exchanges) to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2. When quoted market prices or observable market-based inputs are unavailable, or when our fair value measurements incorporate significant unobservable inputs, we would classify such measurements within Level 3.
 
We invested our cash in an overnight money market fund, which was treated as a trading security with the unrealized gains recorded in earnings.
 
 
 
 
 
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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis>
 
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, for example, when there is evidence of impairment.
 
In fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, we wrote down certain assets to their estimated fair values. Certain of these assets have since been sold. The fair value of the remaining assets, which consist primarily of property, plant and equipment, was determined to be approximately $50.8 million as of October 31, 2010 and May 2, 2010. The fair value measurements of these assets were determined using relevant market data based on recent transactions for similar assets and third party estimates, which we classify as Level 2 inputs. Fair values were also determined using valuation techniques, which incorporate unobservable inputs that reflect our own assumptions regarding how market participants would price the assets, which we classify as Level 3 inputs.
 
Other Financial Instruments
 
We determine the fair value of public debt using quoted market prices. We value all other debt using discounted cash flow techniques at estimated market prices for similar issues. The following table presents the fair value and carrying value of long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt as of October 31, 2010 and May 2, 2010.
 
   
October 31, 2010
   
May 2, 2010
 
   
Fair
Value
   
Carrying Value
   
Fair
Value
   
Carrying Value
 
   
(in millions)
 
Long-term debt, including current portion
  $ 3,018.3     $ 2,761.2     $ 3,229.3     $ 2,963.0  
 
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes payable and accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the relatively short-term maturity of these instruments.
 
NOTE 15: CONTINGENCIES
 
Fire Insurance Recoveries
 
In July 2009 (fiscal 2010), a fire occurred at the primary manufacturing facility of our subsidiary, Patrick Cudahy, Incorporated (Patrick Cudahy), in Cudahy, WI.  The fire damaged a portion of the facility’s production space and required the temporary cessation of operations, but did not consume the entire facility. Shortly after the fire, we resumed production activities in undamaged portions of the plant, including the distribution center, and took steps to address the supply needs for Patrick Cudahy products by shifting production to other Company and third-party facilities. 
 
We maintain comprehensive general liability and property insurance, including business interruption insurance. We received advances totaling $75.5 million toward the ultimate settlement through the second quarter of fiscal 2011. The receipt of these proceeds was applied against out-of-pocket costs and other losses incurred as a result of the fire. Therefore, the resulting impact of the fire on our consolidated condensed statement of income was insignificant for all periods presented. See Note 17—Subsequent Events for further information regarding the insurance settlement.
 
Litigation
 
There have been no significant developments regarding the litigation disclosed in Note 18 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 2, 2010, nor have any significant new matters arisen during fiscal 2011.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 16: REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
 
We conduct our operations through five reportable segments: Pork, Hog Production, International, Other and Corporate, each of which is comprised of a number of subsidiaries, joint ventures and other investments. The Pork segment consists mainly of our three wholly-owned U.S. fresh pork and packaged meats subsidiaries. The Hog Production segment consists of our hog production operations located in the U.S. The International segment is comprised mainly of our meat processing and distribution operations in Poland, Romania and the United Kingdom, our interests in meat processing operations, mainly in Western Europe and Mexico, our hog production operations located in Poland and Romania and our interests in hog production operations in Mexico. The Other segment is comprised of our turkey production operations, our 49% interest in Butterball, and through the first quarter of fiscal 2010, our live cattle operations. The Corporate segment provides management and administrative services to support our other segments.
 
Prior to the first quarter of fiscal 2011, our hog production operations in Poland and Romania and our interest in hog production operations in Mexico were included in our Hog Production segment. In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, these operations were moved into our International segment to more appropriately align our operating segments with the way our chief operating decision maker now assesses performance of these segments and allocates resources to these segments. The fiscal 2010 results presented below have been restated to reflect this change in our reportable segments.
 
The following table presents sales and operating profit (loss) by segment for the fiscal periods indicated:
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
   
October 31,
2010
   
November 1,
2009
 
   
(in millions)
   
(in millions)
 
Sales:
                       
Segment sales—
                       
Pork
  $ 2,478.1     $ 2,241.7     $ 4,891.6     $ 4,493.5  
Hog Production
    706.6       467.5       1,354.9       943.9  
International
    329.4       332.3       645.7       626.7  
Other
    31.4       26.7       61.8       97.9  
Total segment sales
    3,545.5       3,068.2       6,954.0       6,162.0  
Intersegment sales—
                               
Pork
    (6.3 )     (7.2 )     (13.8 )     (15.6 )
Hog Production
    (530.5 )     (359.5 )     (1,020.6 )     (721.5 )
International
    (9.9 )     (9.1 )     (19.5 )     (17.2 )
Total intersegment sales
    (546.7 )     (375.8 )     (1,053.9 )     (754.3 )
Consolidated sales
  $ 2,998.8     $ 2,692.4     $ 5,900.1     $ 5,407.7  
                                 
Operating profit (loss):
                               
Pork
  $ 188.9     $ 173.7     $ 302.2     $ 274.7  
Hog Production
    78.3       (194.7 )     142.1       (374.9 )
International
    44.1       43.0       68.6       68.4  
Other
    (3.0 )     (0.8 )     (1.8 )     (5.4 )
Corporate
    (30.2 )     (19.4 )     (55.4 )     (35.8 )
Consolidated operating profit (loss)
  $ 278.1     $ 1.8     $ 455.7     $ (73.0 )
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 17: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
Insurance Litigation Settlement
 
In November 2010 (fiscal 2011), we reached a settlement with one of our insurance carriers regarding the reimbursement of certain past and future defense costs associated with our Missouri litigation. Related to this matter, we recognized a benefit of $19.1 million in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Hog Production segment in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.
 
Debt Tender Offer
 
In November 2010 (fiscal 2011), we announced that we had commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the Tender Offer) up to an aggregate of $337.0 million principal amount of our outstanding senior unsecured notes due August 2011. The Tender Offer expired on December 1, 2010. As a result of the Tender Offer, we paid $332.4 million to repurchase notes with a face value of $318.4 million. A loss of approximately $14 million on the repurchase of this debt will be recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.
 
Fire Insurance Settlement